Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling that had restored collective bargaining power
Summary
A Wisconsin appeals court reversed a previous decision that had restored collective bargaining rights for most public workers, upholding a 2011 law that limits these rights. This law, known as Act 10, reduces public employee bargaining power and requires them to pay more for benefits, sparking major protests and ongoing legal battles.Key Facts
- The Wisconsin appeals court overturned a ruling that had struck down Act 10, the 2011 law restricting union rights for public workers.
- Act 10 was introduced by Republicans and ended most collective bargaining for public employees except for wage increases limited to inflation.
- The law requires public workers to pay more for health insurance and retirement benefits.
- The law caused weeks of protests, sometimes drawing up to 100,000 people to the state Capitol.
- Unions plan to appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which now has a liberal majority expected to increase soon.
- Supporters say the law helps local governments control costs and avoid bankruptcy.
- Opponents argue the law hurts schools and government agencies by reducing workers’ rights to negotiate pay and working conditions.
- All five Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor vow to repeal the law if elected in the August 2024 primary.
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